Toksun Apricot [Xinjiang Toksun Specialty]

What is Toksun apricot? Authentic Xinjiang Toksun Specialty: Toksun Apricot

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Introduction to Toksun Apricot

Toksun Apricot is a specialty of Toksun County, Turpan, Xinjiang

Due to the unique climate and natural environment of Toksun County, the fruits here also ripen earlier than other places, especially Toksun's apricots, which can be harvested in mid May every year, 15 to 20 days earlier than domestic and other regions. The county already has 44000 acres of apricot forests. Toksun's apricots are mainly commercial apricots with high economic value, such as small white apricots and "Suletan" apricots

Toksun apricot has an oily surface, bright color, and a sweet and sour taste. It matures very early, 7-10 days earlier than small white apricots, and is resistant to storage and transportation. The kernels are sweet. Due to its early maturity and excellent quality, it is in short supply in the market, with huge development potential and obvious economic benefits, and has become a truly prosperous independent industry for the people. At the same time, relying on the advantageous resource of Toksun apricots, annual festivals such as the Apricot Blossom Festival have been held to further promote the regional brand of Toksun County as the "largest early maturing apricot garden in China", create an ecological tourism brand of Zero Point City, showcase the unique charm of history, culture, resources, cuisine, and ethnic customs, further expand the tourism influence of Toksun County, and enhance its popularity. Due to the good quality of Toksun apricots and the brand effect, the vast number of apricot farmers in the entire region have lifted themselves out of poverty and embarked on the path of prosperity. The Toksun apricot industry has become a characteristic pillar industry in the county

Regional Scope

Toksun County is located at the western end of the Turpan Hami Basin at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. It is the intersection of northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang, and the only passage for entering and exiting southern, northern, and eastern Xinjiang. It borders Urumqi City to the north, Korla City to the south, Turpan City to the east, and Hejing and Heshuo Counties to the west. It was once a famous post station on the ancient Silk Road. According to historical records, the "Shan Kingdom", one of the 36 Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty, was located in the territory of Toksun. The geographical indication protection scope of Toksun Apricot includes four townships including Bostan Township, Irahu Township, Guolebyi Township, Xia Township, involving 30 villages. The geographical coordinates are located between longitude 88 ° 22 ′ -88 ° 57 ′ E and latitude 42 ° 40 ′ -42 ° 53 ′ N. The average altitude is 45 meters, and the protected area covers 3500 hectares with an annual output of 9000 tons

What are the nutritional values of Toksun apricots

Toksun apricot fruit is rich in nutrients, containing various organic components and essential vitamins and inorganic salts for the human body. It is a fruit with high nutritional value. Rich in flavonoids, it can prevent heart disease and reduce myocardial infarction; The content of vitamin C is also high, which is antioxidant and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin B17 is rich in content and is an extremely effective anti-cancer substance. At the same time, it has good medical effects and occupies an important position in Chinese herbal medicine. It is mainly used to treat wind cold lung disease, promote fluid production and quench thirst, moisten the lungs and reduce phlegm, clear heat and detoxify

Product quality characteristics

(1) External sensory characteristics: Toksun apricot is a local soil variety, also known as Suletan apricot, which is an extremely early maturing variety. The fruit shape is nearly circular, with obvious stitching lines, and the fruit can reach about 50 grams in size. The surface of the fruit is shiny and the color is yellow. The apricot flesh is juicy and thick, with a sweet and sour taste, rich apricot aroma, sweet kernels, and is resistant to transportation and storage

(2) Internal quality indicators: The total sugar content of Toksun apricot is between 13.0-15.5 (g/100g), the soluble solids can reach 14.5-16.5 (%), and the reducing vitamin C content is between 5.5-7.4 (mg/100g)

(3) Safety requirements: The production and cultivation of Toksun apricots comply with the standards of "Green Food Temperate Fruits" (NY/T844-2004)